Catch up with our Rioters on the latest pop culture, hear our thoughts on the new film Rental Family, and revisit our Schmigadoon! chat with creator Cinco Paul.
MoRin Morning Chat
Sherin and Monique get together for one of their trademark MoRin chats, taking on everything from the latest Louvre heist to Jeff Goldblum & Giancarlo Esposito’s eternal magnetism. That leads them into a tangent about Omar Sy’s new rom-com French Lover, and Sherin’s doppelgänger—oh yes, they go there.
Rental Family
Guest host Erika Pereira Kim jumps on with Sherin to talk about the new comedy drama Rental Family, which they screened at the Motion Picture Association, courtesy of the Japanese Embassy and Searchlight Pictures, featuring a Q&A with director/co-writer Hikari. Erika and Sherin discuss their favorite moments, their takeaways from the film, and how it’s an unforgettable watch. They also talk about star Brendan Fraser’s emotional resonance across his filmography, as well as some companion movies to watch with this one. Rental Family is in theaters November 21—go see it with the whole family (but maybe not the little ones)!
Directed by: HIKARI
Screenplay by: HIKARI, Stephen Blahut
Cast: Brendan Fraser, Takehiro Hira, Mari Yamamoto, Shannon Gorman, and Akira Emoto
“Loneliness loosens its grip through thematic ‘touch therapy’ in Rental Family, a film where life is a multiverse of finding yourself in other people.”
–Sherin Nicole, Geek Girl Riot
Whachudoin’? with Cinco Paul
One of our faves, Schmigadoon! is headed to Broadway! To celebrate, revisit Sherin and guest host Nell Minow’s chat with Schmigadoon! creator Cinco Paul. He talks about working with the cast on such a multi-layered show, his roots in musical theater, and the dream ballet (IYKYK).
